Teaching and Learning: Lessons from Psychology

Drawing on educational and psychological research and adhering
closely to QTS standards, trainee teachers will find this
easy-to-read book an invaluable guide to child psychology and the
psychology of teaching.

a realistic and in-depth account of different kinds of
learning;

summarises reliable knowledge about how teaching can aid
learning in schools;

addresses issues of interest to all teachers – including
the repertoire of teaching, the main phases of learning, the
classroom environment, keeping order, and lesson planning –
in a practical and accessible manner;

also covers more complex topics such as intelligence, special
educational needs, bullying, child abuse, gender, ethnicity,
teacher expectations and assessment;

gives examples of practice across all four key stages and
different school subjects;

would form a suitable part of the government-led continuing
professional development project: Excellence and Enjoyment - A
Strategy for Primary Schools.

tells the trainee teacher all they need to know about child
psychology and the psychology of teaching;

adheres closely to the QTS standards;

addresses issues of interest to all teachers – including
the repertoire of teaching, the main phases of learning, the
classroom environment, keeping order, and lesson planning –
in a practical and accessible manner;

also covers more complex topics such as intelligence, special
educational needs, bullying, child abuse, gender, ethnicity,
teacher expectations and assessment;

gives examples of practice across all four key stages and
different school subjects;

would form a suitable part of the government-led continuing
professional development project: Excellence and Enjoyment - A
Strategy for Primary Schools.

"Fox's clear and accessible writing weaves together the worlds of
psychology and the classroom. Any teacher who has paused to wonder
about students' thoughts, feelings or behaviours will find
enrichment in this book." Jon Scaife, Coordinator, Educational
and Professional Studies (PGCE), University of Sheffield

"Richard Fox has written a fine book – clear in
presentation, wide in scope, deep in understanding. It is rare to
find educational theory and practice brought so effectively
together. Do read this book if you care about the experiences of
children and teachers in our schools." Professor Margaret
Donaldson, Edinburgh University and author, Human Minds

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